Cape Town floods: FIVE insane pictures!

The Metropolis of Cape City is struggling mightily to deal with the sheer magnitude of rain that fell – and that continues to fall – on Tuesday within the Mom Metropolis.

The rain introduced widespread studies of extreme flooding and visitors chaos.

A number of roads have been changed into rivers, whereas mudslides and grid-locked visitors is inflicting mayhem in a number of suburbs.

Motorists have been urged to remain off the roads until completely important.

The visitors out and in of the CBD this afternoon is anticipated to be chaotic.

Flood hotspots and street closures embrace:

Nelson Mandela Boulevard inbound, simply after Newmarket Avenue, is submerged and unsafe.
N1 inbound at Durban Highway has seen its proper lane shut attributable to flooding.
A number of hassle spots on the N2 outbound:
- Between Robert Sobukwe Highway and Airport Method Highway
- At Liesbeek Parkway, the place the precise lane is obstructed
Boys Drive heading towards Kalk Bay is partially flooded close to the velocity digital camera – the left lane is closed.
Baden Powell Drive stays one of many worst-hit stretches:
- Between JK Masemola/Macassar Highway and the N2 (eastbound)
- At Dawn Boulevard, going westbound towards Muizenberg
- Motorists are warned to scale back velocity and look ahead to deep water and poor visibility.

Additional flooding and congestion alerts embrace:

Ou Kaapse Weg path Tokai, between the S-Bend and Steenberg Highway – count on heavy delays.
Kommetjie Highway is waterlogged, with diminished driving visibility.
Primary Highway between Simon’s City and Fish Hoek is severely flooded in a number of areas:
- At Glencairn, autos are making U-turns
- Close to Harbour Bay Mall and the Kelp Manufacturing unit, mudslides have been reported
- The Simon’s City prepare station and Glencairn Seaside space are utterly flooded
Prince George Drive, from Nando’s in Grassy Park to Lavender Hill, has been overwhelmed with floodwaters.

Authorities proceed to watch flood-prone areas and emergency companies are responding to calls throughout the metro.

Residents are suggested to delay journey, keep indoors, and report any harmful situations or blocked storm water drains to the Metropolis of Cape City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre on 107 from a landline or 021 480 7700 from their cellphone.

The forecast is for extra rain all through the afternoon and into the night.

The outlook for Wednesday is best, however overcast and windy, whereas Thursday temperatures ought to heat up with no rainfall anticipated.